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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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